Toyota Granvia unofficial owners club

This site is dedicated to the Toyota Granvia, a luxury four-door people carrier (MPV) available in the UK as a grey market import from Japan. If you have general or mechanical questions about your Toyota Granvia, this is the place for you.

Hi all. My '96 4x4 Granvia has suddenly started vibrating heavily! It's virtually undrivable. I hit a moderate pothole this afternoon - not hard but I'm guessing enough to finally break whatever's broken. Suddenly there's a heavy vibration through the steering wheel and even through the body. Everything shakes, especially under load. There's also a light tinkling sound at low speed, coming from roughly under driver's bum and a low heavy buzzing sound. At tickover or on the move in neutral there's no vibration.

I know the front wheel bearings need doing and occasionally there's a slight click from the front drive shafts. Can anyone point me in the right direction? As I say it's pretty much undrivable as it is. Thanks all. Your wisdom is much appreciated.